Household refrigerators imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $35.1 million of household refrigerators in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $75.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35.1M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $29.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $23.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $29.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $38.5M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $45.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2018 | $57.4M | 14.6K t |
| 2017 | $75.9M | 20.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports household refrigerators from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.5M | 76% |
| Thailand | $6.5M | 19% |
| Turkey | $434K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $428K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $313K | 0.9% |
| Serbia | $246K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $209K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $135K | 0.4% |
| India | $117K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $56K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.22 per kg, 37% below the world average of $5.14, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Household refrigerators exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported household refrigerators worth $331 thousand (426 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (39%), Sudan (31%), Kuwait (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $130K | 39% |
| Sudan | $103K | 31% |
| Kuwait | $40K | 12% |
| Turkey | $15K | 4.6% |
| India | $13K | 4% |
| Oman | $7K | 2% |
| Zambia | $6K | 1.7% |
| Senegal | $5K | 1.6% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $2K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia household refrigerators imports (HS 8418.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8418.21: Refrigerators: for household use, compression-type, electric or other.
Common questions
What is the value of household refrigerators imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported household refrigerators worth $35.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply household refrigerators to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($26.5 million), followed by Thailand (19%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 660% on the year.
What is the average import price of household refrigerators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.22 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $5.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of household refrigerators to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $75.9 million in 2017 to $35.1 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2017 at $75.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export household refrigerators?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $331 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Sudan and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $34.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for household refrigerators?
The HS code for household refrigerators is subheading 8418.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8418 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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